BATTERY &
ALTERNATOR
TESTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Max.: 12V DC
Weight: 0.1 kg
OCBT-1200
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
WARRANTY
OZITO Australia/New Zealand (Head Office) 1-23 Letcon Drive, Bangholme, Victoria, Australia 3175.
ozito.com.au
12V Battery & Alternator Tester
1120
IN ORDER TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS
WARRANTY YOU MUST RETURN THE PRODUCT
TO YOUR NEAREST BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE
WITH YOUR BUNNINGS REGISTER RECEIPT.
PRIOR TO RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT
FOR WARRANTY PLEASE TELEPHONE OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE HELPLINE:
Australia: 1800 069 486
New Zealand: 0508 069 486
The benefits provided under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies
which are available to you at law.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded at law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced
if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major
failure.
Generally you will be responsible for all costs associated with a claim under this warranty,
however, where you have suffered any additional direct loss as a result of a defective
product you may be able to claim such expenses by contacting our customer service
helpline above.
TO ENSURE A SPEEDY RESPONSE PLEASE
HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER AND DATE OF
PURCHASE AVAILABLE. A CUSTOMER SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE WILL TAKE YOUR CALL AND
ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE
RELATING TO THE WARRANTY POLICY OR
PROCEDURE.
BATTERY TESTER WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b.Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power
tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
h. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent
and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction
of a second.
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the
power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
12V
3 YEAR REPLACEMENT WARRANTY*
Your product is guaranteed for a period of 36 months from the original date of
purchase.If a product is defective it will be replaced in accordance with the terms of
this warranty. Warranty excludes consumable parts, for example: valve adapters and
accessories.
*This product is intended for DIY use only and replacement warranty covers domestic use.
WARNING
The following actions will result in the warranty being void.
If the tool has been operated on a supply voltage other than that specified on the tool.
If the tool shows signs of damage or defects caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents
or alterations.
Failure to perform maintenance as set out within the instruction manual.
If the tool is disassembled or tampered with in any way.
Professional, industrial or high frequency use.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Save all warnings and instructions for future reference
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
- This appliance is only intended for lead acid batteries
- This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm persons unless supervised by a
responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
- The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur.
- Common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built into this product but must be
supplied by the operator.
- It is recommended to work with someone who can come to your aid when working near a lead
acid battery.
- Do not come in contact with leaking battery.
- Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
- If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters
eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least ten minutes and get medical
attention immediately.
- Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It could spark or short-
circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
- Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working
with a lead acid battery. It can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the
like to metal causing a severe burn.
- Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
- Before testing inspect the battery for cracks or broken case or cover. Of the battery is damaged,
do not use tester
Work Area
- Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
- Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.
Note: Minimize distractions in the work environment.
- Distractions can cause you to lose control of the tool.
- When connecting the battery tester cables to the battery, avoid creating sparks; especially when
the battery is being charged. Explosive gases are created during charging. Sparking could also
damage the vehicle electrical system.
- Always lock up tools and keep them out of the reach of children
- Do not expose battery tester to rain, snow or wet conditions.
- Stay clear of hot engine and car parts.
Personal Safety
- Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and protective gloves during set up and use of the Battery
Tester.
- Test in a well ventilated area. Explosive gases may be produced during testing. Do not smoke,
cause sparks, or strike matches near the battery when testing.
- Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear are recommended when
working. Wear steel-toed boots to prevent injury from falling objects.
- Refer to the user manual of the battery being tested for testing instructions and precautions prior
to using the battery tester.
- Do not connect in reverse polarity.
- Use this product in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use of this product for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
- This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
- Maintain labels and nameplates on the unit. These carry important safety information.
- People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
Caution is necessary when near coil, spark plug cables, or distributor of running engine. Engine
should be off during distributor adjustment.
- Undercharged lead-acid batteries will freeze during cold weather. Do not test or charge a frozen
battery.
- Do not smoke or have open flames near the battery.
- Never remove battery load tester clamps while testing.
- Ensure automatic vehicles are in park with the handbrake engaged before starting the engine.
- Ensure manual vehicles are in neutral with the handbrake engaged before starting the engine.
- Put blocks on drive wheels and never leave car unattended while running tests.
- Road Safety Road Rules 2009 penalty code 2135, it is illegal to leave “motor vehicle unattended
with keys in ignition, motor running, brakes not secured or doors unlocked.
Risk of Electric Shock
- Never touch the clamps and the terminals with wet hands.
- Do not pull the clamps from the terminals by pulling on the clamp cables.
- Check the clamp leads for damage before every use.
- Be certain of the test battery polarity before connecting the battery tester clamps. The RED (+)
positive battery clamp goes to the positive terminal of the battery. The BLACK (-) negative battery
clamp goes to the negative terminal of the battery. Reversing the battery tester battery clamps on
the battery may damage the battery tester.
- Do not drop the battery tester as it may affect proper operation.
- Do not smoke or have open flames near the battery.
- The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution
are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
- Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires and
spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running.
Tester Use and Care Instructions
- This battery tester was designed for specific functions. Do not modify, disassemble or alter the
battery tester, all parts and accessories are designed with built-in safety features that may be
compromised if altered.
- Do not use the battery tester in a way for which it was not designed.
